Otago
Future of Foulden Maar still uncertain
The Dunedin City Council is staying tight-lipped about its plans for the possible purchase of the Foulden Maar mining site.
Colin McCahon tribute with forged signature sells in London for $13,000
A Dunedin artist is puzzled and indignant at how one of his paintings ended up at auction in London, supposedly signed by the late Colin McCahon.
Lake Oahu residents return to homes
Residents at Lake Ohau have been allowed to begin returning to their homes, after a fire swept through the village at the begining of October. The fire damaged or destroyed 50 properties in the… Audio
Three-car crash in Dunedin as birds cross road
We may never know why a family of ducks crossed the road, but bad luck followed in Dunedin on Saturday.
House Talk | Episode 10: The Covid Effect
We all thought Covid was going to change everything—and in many ways, it did. House Talk investigates how Covid will affect our housing and planning landscapes—and if for better or for worse. Video
House Talk | Episode 2: Meet the Developers
Property developers don't enjoy a good reputation—but is that fair? House Talk meets the developers and asks if commercial profit is the best way for our housing to get designed and built. Video
House Talk | Episode 3: Goodbye to the Dream
Have we been premature in declaring the quarter-acre pavlova paradise dead and buried? House Talk looks at two alternatives to the traditional NZ housing model, in Auckland and in Queenstown. Video
House Talk | Episode 4: Is Growth a Problem?
Queenstown became famous pre-Covid for having a lot of poor-quality housing. House Talk looks at the issue of growth and asks if we need to move away from our obsession with expansion. Video
House Talk | Episode 5: The Awkward Threesome
Sometimes relationships just don't work. Is there any hope for reconciliation in the property market between the conflicting interest of developers, councils, and residents? Video
House Talk | Episode 7: Do We Have a NZ Style?
Other countries have distinct housing styles—but what's the NZ style? Do we have an identity crisis with our housing? And does that affect price, our health, and the nature of our communities? Video
House Talk | Episode 8: Is the RMA a Dog?
The RMA gets a lot of flak for being complex and outdated. Change is in the pipeline, but do we risk throwing out the good points of the RMA as well as the bad? Video
NZTA finds way to relieve flooding risk in Roxburgh
Relief could be on the way for people in Central Otago, with the Transport Agency announcing that it will replace a flood prone culvert.
Locator beacons prove their worth in outdoors - trail bike rider
A man who used his emergency locator beacon to get help in a fatal trail bike ride event near Milton is urging others to get one.
Wānaka Airport owners accused of misleading community
A group fighting against development of Wānaka Airport claims the airport's owners are not being upfront with the community about its plans.
Queenstown to field West Indies cricket team visit
Circulating rumours about a visit from the West Indies cricket team have become a much-welcomed reality for Queenstown.
Funds Managers Otago removed from schemes for poor performance
The trustee of three investment funds has dumped their manager for poor performance, forcing the Financial Markets Authority to step in.
Former Dunedin Airport worker on trial over bomb hoax
A former Dunedin Airport aviation security officer is on trial after a bomb hoax shut down the facility in March last year.
Investigations into deadly Milton fundraiser crash on-going
Investigations are continuing into the cause of three crashes that left one man dead and two injured during a high-school fundraiser on Saturday.
The accidents occurred at the Lake to Sea Motorcycle… Audio
One killed and two seriously injured in three crashes on trail ride
One person has died and two people have been seriously injured during a motorbike race south of Dunedin today.
Councillors support move to put Queenstown and Wānaka airport plans on hold
Queenstown Lakes councillors have supported Queenstown Airport's promise not to increase the number of aircraft into Queenstown or develop Wānaka Airport before July 2023.
